Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Anglo Indian it would have served both

it would have served both a protective and auspicious role within the home

The chest also has iron binding

rosewood or jackfruit wood and were used for storing valuables such as textiles

This Japanese Meiji era (1868 - 1912) lacquered kodansu table cabinet and stand was made for export to the West at the height of Japonisme popularity at the beginning of the 20th century

worn timber and aged ironwork combine to give the piece a distinctive character that only genuine age can provide

Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Anglo Indian it would have served bothThis antique Gansu sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. They were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front door has been modified from the original closed front to make it more functional. It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch. Its door has a painted domestic scene on a rust red background which is also adorned by detailed floral